Surgery October 9th.

Well my surgery supposed to be at the end of October and I bought lots of stuff already, even the pull up underwear, if I can’t make it on time. I’m 62 and hopefully I’ll be able to get around with the knee scooter.

A knee scooter makes everything easier. Maybe buy a bedside commode for easy access

Knee scooter, crutches, walker. Get all the things. I couldn’t maneuver the crutches at first because I was too high and in too much pain so the walker really helped. I also highly recommend the ice cooler because the last thing you’ll want to do is get up for ice. The water stays cool in the cooler for like 12 hours and you can wrap it around your leg and then you just pull the hose off to get up and plug it back in when you’re ready and you’re still wrapped. The plug is just against your leg. Seriously. Your foot looks bad. Mine was the same configuration but a bit less. And it was painful for a long time. I just want you to be prepared. Have food and drink by your bed since you’re alone. Have everything by your bed. Your bowel will be a thing as your pain pills stop you up so make sure you have stool softeners. Good luck to you and try to get someone to be with you for the first 2 days at least.

Practice now so you know what to expect. Try to build up as much muscle in your legs as possible. Recruit friends and family to swing by to help!

Talk to the doc about getting some in home care.

I managed with a knee scooter. I prebought a lot of easy meals, used Amazon grocery.

I live on my own and did alot of prepping and practicing. I practiced using the shower stool, knee scooter a total life saver and walking on my heel for about a month bf surgery. All the prepping and practicing made a huge difference in my recovery. I don't regret my surgery and would do it again in a heart beat. I don't have the arthritic pain or pain in general. Even the pain after surgery wasnt bad and I was in physio week #8 and bending my toe back to normal week 12

I would talk to your surgeon again. The fixation we have these days are so robust that it's not uncommon to be allowed same day weight bearing in a boot instead of strict nwb

Try 9 weeks and your current health and support and physical therapy is key to a successful recovery

Get a knee scooter and you’ll be OK. Practice with it now before the surgery.

I have had 6 foot surgeries and I highly recommend going to a rehabilitation home. I live alone and lots of health issues. Unfortunately, there is a worker shortage in these types of facilities. Maybe ask to have a bed pan close to you. I wish you luck. I hope all goes well.

Do you have a toilet upstairs or do you live in an apartment? You can get a commode by the bed if it’s upstairs and ask a friend to help clean it for you? I have had bunion surgery and was non weight bearing for two weeks each time. For five mins out of that hour I could hop about my home. Batch cook now before you go in and make sure you have easy meals to hand. Keep snacks in your room along with pain killers, a foot raise pillow and your phone charger. Please don’t worry, you will be fine. It passes quickly. When I was last in, the lady before me was 75 and had both of her feet done at once. You are having one. It is manageable. You will be fine. Take it slow and de clutter your home if you need to to negate trips and falls.

I live in a large home and used a wheelchair to get myself around. I also used a no-wheel walker to get myself up and over things. (My physical therapist told me he treats more injuries from knee scooters than actual surgery). As my healing progressed, having a walking cane really helped too. Pre-make as many meals as you have room for.

I am also 69 and my feet were similar. I was NWB for 6-7 weeks. The bedside toilet was so helpful, as well as the knee scooter. I meal prepped a lot ahead of time. At the two week mark, I still required some help. PT at 8-9 weeks helped a lot. Best of luck to you:)))

pull ups just in case

Sit on a walker and propel with your good foot. I found that easiest

My suggestion is a second opinion

dont do it! I have known many coworkers that had this surgery, and were still wearing the surgical boot a year later!

The minute you feel you have to go, get up and head to bathroom Don't lay in bed waiting thinking you can hang on for a bit. It always takes longer to get to the toilet than you think. My non weight bearing was with an off set boot so I could still walk with help of either a walker or crutches at first and then without any support. Easier to get around.

Protective underwear, I wish I had though of this. Wetting my pj when first up in the morning was a regular thing, that I was not expecting. And I'm 56

I was also terrified of bowel issues. And leg cramps! But perhaps it was the painkillers that slowed things down, or just being on bedrest, I had no issues. Hope the same for you.

Use protective underwear Tena has an inner elastic

My surgery is November im 71 .I have bladder & bowel problems too & aim to move into spare room next to bathroom! Im non weight bearing for 2 weeks apart from 5 mins each hour to help with clots .Ive bought a bath board & chair for the bath plus Adult body wipes ,a cover for my foot & freezer Gel packs for behind my knee .All from Amazon .Think I've everything I need just Apprehensive about it all !

Walker was the way to go. Crutches too awkward, scooter was OK for out of the house, but knees hurt. Also ice machine was wonderful... To get it to stay cold longer, freeze 4 bottles if water, use them instead of ice cubes in the reservoir. Last a long time.

I liked the rollator better than the knee scooter as it was more stable and I could sit down when I needed to. BUT, you can’t lock the brakes, so you have to squeeze the handles so that it does not roll away when you’re getting up.